About Me
- Georgie
- Marburg, Hesse, Germany
- My name is Georgie Doherty. I am a student at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, studying abroad in Marburg, Germany. Here is where I will share my photos, experiences, thoughts, stories and tips for anyone planning to study abroad as I muddle my own way through.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Contact Information
UW-Whitewater Email: DohertyGM17@uww.edu
Skype Username: foreignlogophile
My Facebook profile: Click Here*
*Note that I am picky about who I allow to be my friend on Facebook - meaning that if I do not know you, or who you are, you will not be my Facebook friend.
My Tumblr: Message me privately for my URL, if interested.
Did you know...
I found this on the IUSP Marburg website. Some interesting little facts about Marburg:
"Marburg
Marburg is famous for its medieval churches, especially the Elisabethkirche, one of the first purely Gothic churches built, as well as for the castle.
Take the elevator to the old city center. In Marburg this is called the Oberstadt, which literally translates as the upper city. The Oberstadt is a labyrinth of narrow, cobblestone streets lined with picturesque, well-preserved samples of 17th and 18th century frame houses (Fachwerkhäuser). Walking through Marburg's historical center is like travelling into the past.
Take the elevator to the old city center. In Marburg this is called the Oberstadt, which literally translates as the upper city. The Oberstadt is a labyrinth of narrow, cobblestone streets lined with picturesque, well-preserved samples of 17th and 18th century frame houses (Fachwerkhäuser). Walking through Marburg's historical center is like travelling into the past.
The city is stimulated by an infinite and spirited source of creativity and ideas - and that in a broad range; from classical music to theatre, from museums and archives to open-air festivals, from literary circles and socio-cultural centers to the prize-winning movie cinema scene.
Marburg is located in central Germany, in the middle of the state of Hessen. Frankfurt am Main is only one hour away to the south, and from there one can connect to virtually anywhere in Germany and the rest of Europe, either by train or airplane. The Frankfurt am Main Airport is a major international airport. In terms of passenger traffic, Frankfurt is by far Germany's busiest airport and the third busiest airport in Europe. It serves virtually all international destinations, so Marburg is only a short journey away from major European cities such as Prague, Barcelona, Paris, Brussels, London, Oslo, etc.
Did you know that ...
Did you know that ...
- Marburg has more stairs in its alleys than in its houses?
- Marburg does not have a university, Marburg is a university?
- the most beautiful illustrations of the Grimm Brother Fairy Tales were completed in Marburg?
- some of Marburgs houses can be reached only through a skylight?"
I leave in just 25 days! I'm getting really excited (and rather nervous).
Friday, January 18, 2013
Your Questions Answered (FAQ)
What is your name?
Georgianne (Please, call me Georgie) Doherty
Where do you study?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
What is your major?
German Education
Minor?
Spanish Education, Theatre
Where are you studying abroad?
Philipps-Universität (university ) Marburg, in the Bundesland(state) of Hessen in Germany.
(This is the part where you all nod your head knowingly, but I know you may need a little help. If so, please proceed to the next question.)
So, where is Marburg exactly?
A map will explain it best.
What will you be studying while you're there?
German Studies - When I get there, there will be two 6 week long courses. One is an intensive German language course at the level I test into. The other is an intensive German culture course. After those six weeks, I will be taking two other courses. I am planning on taking a Psychology course entitled "Intercultural Competence" and a German Literature course.
Why study German?
I love foreign languages! I started out with Spanish my freshman year of high school. I did so well and loved it so much that I decided to try the other languages at my school. My junior year, I started German and French and continued with Spanish. My German teacher was my favorite and the German language quickly became my favorite. I still love to learn other languages, though!
Have you been to Europe before?
Yes, I've traveled to Ireland with my family in 2006, the summer before my 8th grade year.
Can we look forward to a lot of photos?
Yes! I'm very into photography and will be taking lots of photos. I recently bought my first DSLR Camera - it is a (used, but in good condition) Canon EOS 40D with a 18-125mm lense. I'm very excited to put it to good use in Europe.
I will also be bringing my small digital camera for those days when I don't want to lug around a big DSLR. My digital camera is a Canon SD850 IS Digital Elph.
When are you leaving?
My flight leaves on February 24th, 2013 and I arrive on the morning of February 25th, 2013.
So do you take classes in Whitewater until you leave?
No, I will be in my hometown working and making as much money as I can before I leave.
When do you come back?
I will be traveling with my family after the semester ends on June 16th, 2013, so I will return in late June/early July.
Georgianne (Please, call me Georgie) Doherty
Where do you study?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
What is your major?
German Education
Minor?
Spanish Education, Theatre
Where are you studying abroad?
Philipps-Universität (university ) Marburg, in the Bundesland(state) of Hessen in Germany.
(This is the part where you all nod your head knowingly, but I know you may need a little help. If so, please proceed to the next question.)
So, where is Marburg exactly?
A map will explain it best.
What program are you doing this through?
IUSP (Internation Undergraduate Study Program) Marburg
Here's a link to their website: IUSP Marburg
How did you find out about this program?
My school has a Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange program and IUSP Marburg is the most popular program with in the Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange program. The other German students rave about the program and it is the program my German Professor, Matthew Lange, suggested - out of all the Universities in Hessen.
IUSP (Internation Undergraduate Study Program) Marburg
Here's a link to their website: IUSP Marburg
How did you find out about this program?
My school has a Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange program and IUSP Marburg is the most popular program with in the Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange program. The other German students rave about the program and it is the program my German Professor, Matthew Lange, suggested - out of all the Universities in Hessen.
What will you be studying while you're there?
German Studies - When I get there, there will be two 6 week long courses. One is an intensive German language course at the level I test into. The other is an intensive German culture course. After those six weeks, I will be taking two other courses. I am planning on taking a Psychology course entitled "Intercultural Competence" and a German Literature course.
Why study German?
I love foreign languages! I started out with Spanish my freshman year of high school. I did so well and loved it so much that I decided to try the other languages at my school. My junior year, I started German and French and continued with Spanish. My German teacher was my favorite and the German language quickly became my favorite. I still love to learn other languages, though!
Have you been to Europe before?
Yes, I've traveled to Ireland with my family in 2006, the summer before my 8th grade year.
Can we look forward to a lot of photos?
Yes! I'm very into photography and will be taking lots of photos. I recently bought my first DSLR Camera - it is a (used, but in good condition) Canon EOS 40D with a 18-125mm lense. I'm very excited to put it to good use in Europe.
I will also be bringing my small digital camera for those days when I don't want to lug around a big DSLR. My digital camera is a Canon SD850 IS Digital Elph.
When are you leaving?
My flight leaves on February 24th, 2013 and I arrive on the morning of February 25th, 2013.
So do you take classes in Whitewater until you leave?
No, I will be in my hometown working and making as much money as I can before I leave.
When do you come back?
I will be traveling with my family after the semester ends on June 16th, 2013, so I will return in late June/early July.
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